Job: Assistant/Associate Professor, Biliteracy/Literacy within Latino/a Communities

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies

Assistant/Associate Professor
Biliteracy/Literacy within Latino/a Communities

The Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Texas at San Antonio, seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of biliteracy for Latino/a populations to begin Fall 2012, pending budget approval. We seek a scholar with expertise in biliteracy and one or more of the following areas: multiple literacies, bilingualism, classroom-based research, language minority education, or other related areas.

The department offers a Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language, a Master of Arts degree in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, Master of Arts degree in TESL, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mexican American Studies. It also provides undergraduate and graduate programs for teacher certification as well as support courses for other programs in the University.

Responsibilities include: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, advise masters and doctoral degree students, pursue an active research agenda, and contribute to the university and community through service activities.

Associate Professor
-Required Qualifications: Doctorate with specialization in Biliteracy, Multiple Literacies, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Educational Linguistics, Literacy, Education or a closely related area. University teaching experience at the graduate level. Evidence of an established research agenda and strong publication record in biliteracy. Demonstrated success in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
-Preferred Qualifications: Directing doctoral student research, record of securing research support, proficiency in academic Spanish, experience conducting research among US/Latino populations.

Assistant Professor
-Required Qualifications: Doctorate with specialization in Biliteracy, Multiple Literacies, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Educational Linguistics, Literacy, Education or a closely related area. Interest in pursuing a research agenda in biliteracy. Doctorate in hand by date of appointment. Evidence of research activity and publication in one or more of the areas listed above.
-Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, experience advising graduate students, record of securing research support, proficiency in academic Spanish, experience conducting research among US/Latino populations.

Appointment: Starting with the Fall 2012 semester at the level of Associate Professor with tenure or Assistant Professor without tenure. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application: Applicants must submit a letter of application stating the rank applied for, curriculum vitae, two publications or writing samples, and names and contact information (including email) of three referees to: Dr. Lucila D. Ek, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, College of Education and Human Development, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas, 78249-0653. Applications will be accepted by U.S. mail or electronically at Lucila dot Ek at utsa dot edu with subject: “Faculty position in Biliteracy/Literacy for Latino/a Populations.” Applicants selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire. A review of applications will begin October 17, 2011 and will continue until position is filled. UTSA is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Hammill, M. Assistant/Associate Professor Job, University of Texas at San Antonio. BILING listserv BILING@asu.edu, 2 Oct 2011).